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Songs & Rhymes

Here you will find the words to the songs and rhymes that I used my storytimes! The songs and rhymes are in alphabetical order with the exception of the opening and closing rhymes. Enjoy!

OPENING RHYME
Open, Shut Them
follow actions
Open, shut them
Open, shut them
Give a little clap
Open, shut them
Open, shut them
Lay them in your lap
Creep them, creep them up to your chin
Open your mouth wide, but don't put your fingers in!
Open, shut them
Open, shut them
Give a big clap
Open, shut them
Open, shut them
Lay them in your lap.

CLOSING RHYME
Touch Your Nose
follow actions
Touch your nose
Touch your chin
That's the way this game begins
Touch your eyes
Touch your knees
Now pretend you're going to sneeze!
Aaachooooo!
Touch your hair
Touch one ear
Touch your two red lips right here
Touch your elbow where it bends
And that's the way this touch game ends.

SONGS & RHYMES


A-Camping We Will Go
A-camping we will go
A-camping we will go
Hi-ho and off we go
A-camping we will go

Other Lyrics
First we pitch our tent
Next we chop some wood
We Light the campfire now
We cook our dinner now
We tell fun stories now
It's time to go to sleep
Source: Kinder Korner


Alphabet Song
tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J, K,
L, M, N, O, P,
Q, R, S,
T, U, V,
W, X, Y, and Z.
Now I know my ABCs,
Next time won't you sing with me.

Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down
Tune: London Bridge is Falling Down
Autumn leaves are falling down,
Falling down, falling down.
Autumn leaves are falling down,
Yellow, red and brown.
Source: Read Rabbit Read

Baa Baa Black Sheep 
(clap or pat knee in rhythm)
Baa, baa black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir,
Three bags full.

One for my master,
One for my dame,
And one for the little boy/girl
Who lives down the lane.

Bananas Unite! 
Bananas Unite! 
Peel bananas, peel, peel bananas
Chop bananas, chop, chop bananas
Mash bananas, mash, mash bananas
Eat bananas, eat, eat bananas
Go bananas, go, go bananas 
Source: JLibrary
*Please watch the video below for the actions! My storytime families LOVE this! We do this song three times, and mix up the speeds.



BINGO
There was a farmer had a dog
and Bingo was his name-o.
B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O
and Bingo was his name-o.

(Clap with you see an *)
There was a farmer had a dog
and Bingo was his name-o.
*-I-N-G-O, *-I-N-G-O, *-I-N-G-O
and Bingo was his name-o 

(Continue to repeat until you are now
clapping for all the letters)

There was a farmer had a dog
and Bingo was his name-o.
*-*-*-*-*,*-*-*-*-*, *-*-*-*-*
and Bingo was his name-o

Bluebird Through My Window
Bluebird, bluebird through my window,
Bluebird, bluebird through my window,
Bluebird, bluebird through my window,
Oh, Johnny (or Mommy/Daddy) I'm tired.

Continue with other colored birds, yellow, red, green, and etc.

Boots and Parka, Scarf and Hat (T, P)
tune: Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes
(touch the areas that you wear these items of clothing!)
Boots and parka, scarf and hat (feet, arms, neck, and head)
Scarf and hat
Boots and parka, scarf and hat
Scarf and hat
In wintertime we dress like that!
Boots and parka, scarf and hat
Scarf and hat!
Source: Mel's Desk 

Bumblebee, Bumblebee
make the children make their two pointer finger their bees and make them buzz!
follow actions
Bumblebee, bumblebee,
Landing on my nose.
Bumblebee, bumblebee,
Now he's on my toes.
On my arms, on my legs,
On my elbows!
Bumblebee, Bumblebee,
He lands and then he goes!
Source: Mrs. Jones via Storytime Katie

Butterfly, Butterfly Passing Me By
tune: Bluebird, Bluebird On My Window
Butterfly, butterfly passing me by
Butterfly, butterfly passing me by
Butterfly, butterfly passing me by
Oh, what color are you?
(name the color)
Source: Me! Dorothy, WPCC

Can We Find?
Tune: The Muffin Man
Can we find the white sheep?
The white sheep, the white sheep?
Can we find the white sheep?
We ant to say hello!

Continue with other animals:
yellow duck, pink pig
Source: Storytime Katie

Cat in the Hat Fingerplay
One little cat on a sunny day,
Put on his hat and went out to play.

Two little cats went it started getting dark,
Put their hats on and went to the park.

Three little cats when the sky was blue,
Put on their hats and went to the zoo.

Four little cats by the kitchen door,
Put on their hats and went to the store.

Five little cats on a sunny day,
Put on their hats and they all ran away!
Source: Step by SteCC 

Cat Tricks! What Can You Do?
(follow actions)
Can you make your mouth make popping sounds?
Can you girl your tongue?
Can you whistle?
Can you wiggle your nose?
Can you make a funny face?
Can you recite the alphabet backwards?
Can you bark like a dog?
Can you do 10 jumping jacks?
Can you spell Lorax?
Can you touch your toes without bending your knees?
Source: Seussville (the Dr. Seuss official website) (this will open as a PDF)

Celebrate the New YearTune: Row, Row, Row Your Boat 
Cheer, cheer, cheer the year,
A new one just begun.
Celebrate with all your friends,
Let's go have some fun!

Clap, clap, clap your hands,
A brand new year is here.
Learning, laughing, singing, clapping,
Through another year.
Source: thebestkidsbooksite.com via Talk Story


The Colorful Egg Hunt
The colorful egg hunt has begun,
Easter Bunny is ready for fun.
So listen well and play this game.
Bring your egg when you hear its name.

Easter Bunny has been looking around,
For a lovely egg of the color brown.

That surely makes him a happy fellow,
Now look around for an egg that's yellow.

Brown and yello, that makes two.
But how he'd like an egg that's blue.

"Blue is finem" the bunny said,
"But now  need an egg that's red."

An orange egg would make his day,
So bring an orange without delay.

Orange is, indeed, wuite a sight.
Now let's find one as black as night.

Purple, purple, where's that one?
Why, here it is; oh, this is fun!

He needs an egg that's just plain white,
And yours is just so very right.

These are the loveliest eggs I've seen,
But bunny needs an egg that's green.

The egg collection will be fin, I think,
 Once we find the egg that's pink.

How many eggs have you shared with me?
Let's take a count and we will see!

count how many you have.
Source: unknown 
 
Color Rhyme 
(follow actions) 
If your clothes have any red,
Put your finger on your head.

If your clothes have any blue,
Put your finger on your shoe.

If your clothes have any green,
Wave your had so that you're seen.

If your clothes have any yellow,
Smile like a happy fellow.

If your clothes have any brown,
Turn your smile into a frown.

If your clothes have any black,
Put your hands behind your back.

If your clothes have any white,
Stamp your feet with all your might!
Source: SurLaLune Storytime

Did You Ever See a Superhero? (T, P)
Done with Storytime Scarves aka short little capes
Did you ever see a hero, a hero, a hero,
Did you ever see a hero, flying through the sky?
Fly this way and that way, and that way and this way
Did you ever see a hero flying through the sky?

 Other verses:
Putting on their cape,
Hopping on one foot,
Saving the day,
Twirling around
(I let the Preschool children come up with other actions)
Source: Jbrary

Dragon, DragonTune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Dragon, dragon, dance around.
Dragon, dragon, touch the ground.
Dragon, dragon, shake your head.
Dragon, dragon, tongue so red. 
Dragon, dragon, stamp your feet.
Dragon, dragon, coming down the street!
Source: thebestkidsbooksite.com via Talk Story


The Fish in the Ocean (T, P) 

Tune: The Wheels on the Bus
The fish in the ocean go swish, swish, swish, (Make a swimming motion)
Swish, Swish, Swish,
Swish, Swish, Swish,
The fish in the ocean go swish, swish, swish,
All through the sea!

Lobsters... snip, snip, snip (making pinching motion with fingers)
Sharks... chomp, chomp, chomp (chomp with your arms)
Stingrays... flap, flap, flap (move arms in slow, flying motions)
Crabs... skit, skit, skit (run in place or from side to side)


Five Elephants in the Bathtub
One elephant in the bathtub
Going for a swim
Knock, knock, (clap twice)
Splash, splash (pat knees)
Come on in! (beckon with hand)

Two elephants in the bathtub
Going for a swim.
Knock, knock,
Splash, splash,
Come on in!

(count up to five)

Five elephants in a bathtub
Going for a swim.
Knock, knock,
Splash, splash,
It all fell in!
Source: SurLaLune Storytime

Five Clean and Dirty Pigs 
Five pigs so squeaky clean
Cleanest you've ever seen
Wanted to go outside and play
Oink! Oink!
One jumped into the mud
Landed with a big THUD! (make a big clap to some sound effect, if you want)
Then there were four clean squeaky pigs.

Repeat, counting down

One pig so squeaky clean
Cleanest you've ever seen
Wanted to go outside and play
Oink! Oink!
He jumped into the mud
Landed with a THUD
Then there were no more clean squeaky pigs

Remember to count how many dirty piggies you have! 
Source: Mel's Desk via Storytime Katie 
 

Five Crazy Monsters Jumping on the Bed 
Five crazy monsters jumping on the bed.
One fell off and bumped his head.
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
"No more monsters jumping on the bed." 

Continue to countdown to one monster:

One crazy monster jumping on the bed.
It fell off and bumped his head. 
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
"No more monsters jumping on the bed." 
Source: Storytiming 

Five Crispy Pancakes
Five crispy pancakes in a frying pan,
Flip them and toss them and catch them if you can.
Along came (child's name)
For a pancake one day
Sprinkled with sugar and took it away.
Source: Youth Services Organization Program Page

Five Empanadas 
Five empanadas sizzling in a pan (hold up five fingers)
One went POP! (clap!)
and then it went BAM! (slap knees!)

Four empanadas sizzling in a pan (hold up four fingers)
One went POP! (clap!)
and then it went BAM! (slap knees!) 

countdown to one...

One empanada sizzling in a pan (hold up one pan)
It went POP! (clap!)
and then it went BAM! (slap knees!)

Now there are no empanadas in the pan.
Ask the children what happened to the empanadas. Did we eat them anyway or did they explode all together?
You can also change out the food to something else, like Tamales.
Five Green DragonsFive green dragons making such a roar.
One danced away and then there were four.
Four green dragons dancing around a tree.
One danced away and then there were three.
Three green dragons dancing around you.
Once danced away and then there were two.
Two green dragons dancing in the sun.
One danced away and then there were one.
One green dragon having lots of fun.
She danced away and then there were none.
Source: OSM Library Blog


Five Green Shamrocks
Five green shamrocks growing outdoors,
Somebody picked one and that left four.

Four green shamrocks green as they can be,
Somebody picked one and that left three.

Three green shamrocks playing peek-a-boo,
Somebody picked one and that left two.

Two green shamrocks nodding in the sun,
Somebody picked one and that left one.

One green shamrock ready for some St. Patrick's Day fun,
Somebody picked it and that left none!
Source: Narrating Tales of Preschool Storytime

Five Green and Speckled Frogs
Five green and speckled frogs
Sitting on a hollow log
Eating the most delicious bugs.
Yum, yum!

One frog jumped into the pool
Where it was nice and cool.
Then there were four green and speckled frogs.

Repeat, counting down

One green and speckled frog
Sitting on a speckled log
Eating the most delicious bugs
Yum, yum!

It  jumped into the pool
Where it was nice and cool
Then there were no green and speckled frogs.
Source: DLTK

Five Hungry Ants (P)
Five hungry ants,
marching in a line,
came upon a picnic
where they could dine.

They marched into the salad, 
they marched into the cake,
They marched into the pepper...
Uh oh, that was a mistake!
AAHHHH-CHOOO!

continue to count down till there is one ant left

One hungry ant,
marching in a line,
came upon a picnic
where it could dine.

It marched through the salad,
it marched through the cake,
it marched through the pepper...
Uh oh, that was a mistake!
AAHHHH-CHOOO!
Now there are no more hungry ants 


Five Little Birds 
Five little birds
flying around my door
The blue one flew away,
and then there were four. 

Four little birds
sitting in a tree. 
The yellow one flew away,
and then there were three. 
Source: Story Time Secrets

Three little birds
didn't know what to do.
The red one flew away,
and then there were two.

Two little birds
sitting in the sun.
The brown one flew away,
and then there was one. 

One little bird
sitting all alone.
She flew away,
and then there were none. 

Late on that very same day...
Five little birds came back to play! 
Source: Story Time Secrets 


Five Little Bunnies
use your fingers to count the bunnies or a flannel board
One little bunny,
Wondering what to do.
Another bunny came along,
Then there were two.

Two little bunnies,
Hopping like me.
Another bunny came along,
Then there were three.

Three little bunnies
Jumping around outdoors,
another bunny joined them,
Then there were four.

Four little bunnies,
So fluffy and alive.
Another bunny joined them,
Then there were five. 

Five little bunnies,
Ready for some fun,
Hopped away in the
Warm, spring sun.

ask home many bunnies are there after they hopped away (answer: none! ... yes, it rhymes!)
Source: SurLaLune Storytime

Five Little FirecrackersFive little firecrackers standing in a row.
One gets lit and off it goes!
It zips up high with a zoom, zoom, ZOOM!
Here it goes BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!

(repeat until down to one firecracker)

One little firecracker standing all alone.
It gets lit and off it goes!
It zips up high with a zoom, zoom, ZOOM!
Here it goes BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!
Source: HCPL - Kidsite - Story Time


Five Little Fireflies 
One little firefly shines very bright
Two little fireflies show their lights
Three little fireflies glimmer and glow
Four little fireflies watch them go!
Five little fireflies fly in the night
Blink! Blink! Blink! (open and close fingers when blinking!)
My! What a sigh!


Five Little Flowers 
One little flower growing just for you.
Up came another and then there were two.

Two little flowers growing near a tree.
Up came another and then there were three.

Three little flowers growing more and more.
Up came another and then there were four.

Four little flowers growing side by side.
Up came another and then there were five.

Alternative Rhyme
Five little flowers standing in the sun
See their heads nodding, bowing one by one.
Down, down, down, comes the gentle rain.
And the five little flowers lift up their head again.
Source: SurLaLune Storytime

Five Little Letters
Five little letters lying on a try,
Mommy came in and took the first away.
Then Daddy said, "This big one is for me."
I counted them twice, now there were three.
Brother Bill asked, "Did I get any mail?"
He found one and cried, "A letter from Gail!"
My sister, Jane took the next to last,
And I ran upstairs to open it fast!
As I can't read, I'm not able to see,
Whom the last one's for, but I hope its for me!
Source: Bayviews Storytime Idea

Five Little Moneys Jumping on the Bed
Five little monkeys jumping on the bed.
One fell off and bumped his head.
Momma called the doctor
And the doctor said,
"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

Four little monkeys jumping on the bed.
One fell off and bumped his head.
Momma called the doctor
And the doctor said,
"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

Count down to one monkey!

One little monkey jumping on the bed.
One fell off and bumped his head.
Momma called the doctor
and the doctor said,
"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

Five Little Monkeys Swinging From a Tree
Five little monkeys swinging from a tree (hold up five fingers and swing your arm)
Teasing Mr. Crocodile, "You can't catch me!" (but your hands to your ears like antlers!)
Along come Mr. Crocodile, (but your hands together and swim them around slowly)
As hungry as can be
And SNAP! (make your whole arms into a large crocodile mouth and snap your hands together like a big gulp!)

Four little monkeys swinging from a tree
Teasing Mr. Crocodile, "You can't catch me!"
Along comes Mr. Crocodile,
As hungry as can be
And SNAP!

Countdown to one monkey

One little monkey swinging from a tree
Teasing Mr. Crocodile, "You can't catch me!"
Along comes Mr. Crocodile,
As hunger as can be (still!)
And SNAP!
Along goes Mr. Crocodile as fat as can be!

Five Little Owls 
Five little hoot owls siting in a tree
One flew away! How many do you see?
One, two, three, four.

Four little hoot owls sitting in a tree
One flew away! How many do you see?
One, two, three.

Repeat, counting down.

One little hot owl sitting in a tree
It flew away! How many do you see?
None!
Source: Sunflower Storytime via Storytime Katie 

Five Little Sheep 
tune: Five Little Ducks
Five little sheep on a warm spring day
Climbed the green, grassy hill and went to play.
Mama sheep warned them not to roam
But only four little sheep came home.

Repeat, counting down till there is no little sheeps

Lonely mama sheep on a warm spring day
Climbed the green, grassy hill looking far away
Mama sheep bleated Baa, Baa, Baa
And all five little sheep came home.
Source:  Strathcona County Library 

Five Little Starfish
Five little starfish by the shore,
The yellow one got lost and that left four
Four little starfish in the sea,
The blue one swam far, far away and that left three.
Three little starfish in the ocean so blue, 
The red one took a seahorse ride and that left two.
Two little starfish in the sun,
The orange one took a dive and that left one.
One little starfish swimming along, 
It was time for him to go home and that left none. 

Five White and Fluffy Sheep
(follow actions)
Five white and fluffy sheep (hold up five fingers)
In the pasture fast asleep (hands under head, lean over)
Their wool kept them cozy all night long (hug yourself)
Snore! Snore! (you guessed it! Snore!)
The farmer slipped way with one (hold up one finger)
And sheared the wool till he was done (clap)
Then there were four white fluffy sheep (hold up four fingers)
Baa! Baa! (baa!)

repeat, counting to one sheep

One white and fluffy sheep
In the pasture fast asleep
His wool kept him cozy all night long
Snore! Snore!
The farmer slipped way with him
And sheared the wool till he was done
Now all five sheep were white and fluffy no more
But rainbow cozy in sweater galore!
Baa Baa!
Source: Hubbard's Cupboard via Storytime Katie (I added in the last few lines for the fun sweater idea)


Four Little Stars (T, P)
Four little stars winking at me.
One shot off and then there were three!
Three little stars with nothing to do.
One shot off, and then there were two!
Two little stars afraid of the sun.
One shot off, and then there was one!
One little star alone is no fun.
It shot off, and then there were non!

Frere Jacques 
Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques
Dormez  vous? Dormez vous?
Sonnez les matines, sonnez les matines
Ding, dang, dong, ding dang, dong.

Are you sleeping, are you sleeping,
Brother John, Brother John?
Morning bells are ringing, morning bells are ringing,
Ding, dang, dong, ding, dang, dong.
Source: Toddler Storytime

The Great Big Hairy Spider
Tune: The Itsy Bitsy Spider
(follow actions)
The great big hairy spider
climbed up the water spout.
Down came the rain
and washed the spider out!
Out came the sun
and dried up all the rain.
And the great big hairy spider
climbed up the spout again!

A Great Big Happy Smile (aka Something in my Pocket) 
I've got something in my pocket (hand one hand sideways and put the fingers of the hand inside it like a pocket)
That belongs across my face
I keep it very close (put your hand pocket close to your heart)
In the most convenient place
I'm sure you wouldn't guess it
If you tried a long, long while
So I'll take it out and put it on... (take your hand out of the other)
It's a great big (storytime) smile! (pretend to put on a smile)
Source: Perry Public Library (this will open a s a Web view of a PDF)

The Haunted House 
The ghost in the house goes "Boo! Boo! Boo!"
Boo! Boo! Boo! Boo! Boo! Boo!
The ghost in the house goes "Boo! Boo! Boo!"
On Halloween.

continue with:
The mice go "Squeak, squeak, squeak"
The cats go "Meow, meow, meow"
The witches go "ha ha ha"
The monsters go "rawr, rawr, rawr"
The bats go "ee ee ee"

Source: Preschool Education 

Head and Shoulders
follow actions
Head and shoulders, knees and toes
Knees and toes
Head and shoulders, knees and toes
knees and toes
Eyes and ears and mouth and knows
Head and shoulders, knees and toes
Knees and toes.

Here Comes the Elephant
(follow actions)
Here comes the elephant,
He moves so slow.
He swings his long trunk,
to and throw.
He is SO big,
He can't even jump.
He sits down with a
Great big THUMP!
Source: Stratchcona County Library 

Here is a Box 
Here is a box where something is hid
I wonder whatever is under there
Could it be? Why, yes!
Without any doubt, it is a ______
Let it come out!
Source: King County Library System

Here We Go Around the Apple Tree
Tune: All Round the Mulberry Bush
(follow actions)
Here we go round the apple tree,
The apple tree, the apple tree
On a frosty morning.

Additional verses:
- This is the way we climb the ladder
- pick the apples
- wash the apples
- peel the apples
- cook the apples
- eat the apples
Source: King County Library System

How Do You Say Hi? 
(follow actions)
Hey! Hi! Howdy! Yo!
There are many ways to say hello!
Wave your hand. Nod your head.
Smile big or wink insead.
Blow a kiss. Tip your hat.
Shake your hands. Give a pat.
Of all the ways to say hello,
Here's the way I like to go ... HELLO!
Source: Transitional Songs via Storytime Katie


I Can See A Circle (T, P)
I can see a circle shape, circle shape, circle shape
I can see a circle shape, how about you?
(continue with square, triangle, rectangle, diamond)


If You Like Dr. Seuss
tune: If You're Happy and You Know It
(follow actions)
If you like Dr. Seuss, clap your hands
If you like Dr. Seuss, clap your hands
If you like Dr. Seuss when the Grinch is on the loose
If you like Dr. Seuss, clap your hands.

If you like Green Eggs and Ham, stomp your feet
If you like Green Eggs and Ham, stomp your feet
If you like Green Eggs and Ham then go tell Sam I Am
If you like Green Eggs and Ham, stomp your feet

If you like Cat in the Hat, shout hooray!
If you like Cat in the Hat, shout hooray!
If you like Cat in the Hat though he makes the fish so mad
If you like Cat in the Hat, shout hooray!
Source: Storytimes Online (this will open as a PDF, but it has some great Seuss songs!)


If You're Going to the Moon (P)
Tune: If You're Happy and You Know It
If you're going to the moon, wear your boots (stomp your feet!)
If you're going to the moon, wear your boots
If you're gong to the moon, this is what you have to do,
If you're going to the moon, where your boots.

Other Lyrics:
... wear your glove (clap your hands)
... wear your helmet (point to your head)

If You're Happy and You Know It 
follow actions
If you're happy and you know it
Clap your hands (clap your hands!)
If you're happy and you know it
Clap you hands (clap your hands)
If you're happy and you know it
Then your hands should surely show it
If you're happy and you know it
Clap your hands!

If you're happy and you know it
Stomp your feet (stomp you footsies!)
If you're happy and you know it
Stomp your feet (stomp!)
If you're happy and you know it
Then your feet should surely show it
If you're happy and you know it
Stomp your feet.

Continue with
"shout hooray!... then your voice should surely show it..."
"do all three (clap, stomp, hooray!)... then you should surely show it..."
 
If You're A Skeleton and You Know It (T, P)
tune: If You're Happy and You Know It

If you're a skeleton and you know it, rattle your bones (shake your body as if you rattle)
If you're a skeleton and you know it, rattle your bones
If you're a skeleton and you know it
Then your bones will surely show it
If you're a skeleton and you know it, rattle your bones

Continue with other lines
If you're a cat and you know it, say "Meow.." ... then your meow will surely show it
If you're a bat and you know it, flap your wings ... then your wings will surely show it
If you're a wolf and you know it, give a howl ... then your howl will surely show it
If you're a ghost and you know it, just say, "BOO!" ... then you're BOO! will surely show it
Source: Storytime Source Page


If You're an Owl and You Know It 
tune: If You're Happy and You Know It
(follow actions)
If you're an owl and you know it hoot like this "Hoo(t), hoo(t)..."
If you're an owl and you know it hoot like this "Hoo(t), hoo(t)..."
If you're an owl and you know it then your hoot will surely show it
If you're an owl and you know it hoot like this "Hoo(t), hoo(t)..."

continue with other lyrics:
Flap your wings (flap wings)
Blink your eyes (blink eyes and open and close hands to help mimic the movement)
Turn your head (turn it from side to side!)
Source: Librarian Lisa


I'm a Giraffe 
I'm a big tall giraffe stretching way up high (reach arms up)
I'm a big tall giraffe, I almost reach they sky (stand on tiptoes)
I wat the leaves from the tallest trees (pretend to eat)
And when I run, I move with ease (pretend to run)
I'm a big tall giraffe stretching way up high (reach arms up)
Way... up... high! (reach on tiptoes)
Source: Perry Public Library via Storytime Katie 


I'm A Little Monster 
I'm a little monster yellow and bright,
I won't give anyone a fright.
I love polka dots but I have none
So step right up and give me a [color] one!

I'm a little monster yellow and bright,
I won't give anyone a fright.
I love polka dots but I have some
So step right up and give me a [color] one! 

Continue until you go through all the colors 
Source: Sarah on comment page of The Wielded-Pen-Children's Corner 

I'm A Little Hedgehog (P)
tune: I'm A Little Teapot
I'm a little hedgehog, short and round.
Here is my smile, here is my frown.
When I get scared, I roll around.
Just watch me spin across the ground.
Source: Storytime ABC's

I'm a Piñata

I'm a piñata colorful and bright,
Beautiful ribbons make me look just right,
But, alas, I have none,
So step right up and give me a (color name) one!
Source: Me! (The Wielded Pen - Children's Corner)  

In My Pockets
The things in my pockets are lots of fun (hold up five fingers)
I will show you one by one

In my first pocket is a frog (point to thumb)
I found him sitting on a log.

In my second pocket is a car (point to index finger)
It can race off very far.

In my third pocket is a ball (point to middle finger) 
I can bounce it on a wall.

In my fourth pocket is a bunny (point to ring finger)
She twitches her nose and looks so funny.

In my fifth pocket is a dog (touch pink to frog)
He's a friend of my little frog.
Source: Harris County Public Library 

The Itsy Bitsy Spider
(follow actions with your fingers and arms)
The itsy bitsy spider (move your fingers like a spider going upward)
went up the water spout.
Down came the rain (wiggle your fingers like rain is falling)
and washed the spider out! (sweep with your hands like the a wave of water washed the spider out)
Out came the sun (raise arms overhead in a circle to make a sun)
and dried up all the rain.
And the itsy bitsy spider (make your finger spider go upwards again!)
went up the spout again! 

Jack in a Box
Jack in a box, Jack in a box. (crouch or bend down)
Sitting so still. (stay still!)
Won't you come out?
YES, I will! (jump up!)
Source: King County Library System

Little Heart
I have a little heart (place hand over heart)
And it goes thump, thump, thump (pat chest three times)
It keeps right on beating,
When I jump, jump, jump (jump three times!)
I get a special feeling, when I look at you (point to the children!)
It makes me want to give you a hug or two! (hug yourself!)
Source: The Best Kids Book Site via Storytime Katie

Loud and Quiet 
(follow actions)

Quietly, quietly not a sound
I'm listening and I'm listening
As I look around
No sounds as I nod
No sounds as I clap
No sounds as I tap my hands on my lap
Loudly, loudly stamp and clap
Loudly, loudly stamp and clap
Loudly, loudly stamp and clap
All that noise, well fancy that!
Source: Preschool Storytime Outline

Make a Pancake
Make a pancake, pat, pat, pat
Do not make it fat, fat, fat
You must make it flat, flat, flat
Make a pancake just like that!
Source: Youth Services Organization Program Page

Mary Had a Little Lamb 
Mary had a little lamb,
Little lamb, little lamb,
Mary had a little lamb
Its fleece was white as snow.

Everywhere that Mary went,
Mary went, Mary went,
Everywhere that Mary went,
The lamb was sure to go.

It followed her to school (storytime!)one day,
School (storytime) one day, school (storytime)one day,
It followed her to school (storytime)one day
Which was against the rules (which was exciting to do!)

It made the children laugh and play,
Laugh and play, Laugh and play,
It made the children laugh and play
To see a lamb at school (storytime!).

Mary had a little lamb,
Little lamb, little lamb,
Mary had a little lamb
Its fleece was white as snow.

Mary Used Red Paint
tune: Mary Had a Little Lamb
Mary brushed on red paint,
Red paint, Red paint,
Mary brushed on red paint all day long.

Mary brushed on blue paint,
blue paint, blue paint,
Mary brushed on blue paint all day long.

Mary brushed on yellow paint,
yellow paint, yellow paint,
Mary brushed on yellow paint all day long.

Continue with other colors:
purple, green, orange, etc.
Source: ME! I piggybacked the song from the classic "Mary Wore a Red Dress"


The Mitten in the Snow
The mitten in the snow
The mitten in the snow
Help us please so we won't freeze!
The mitten in the snow.

A mole squeezes in
A mole squeeze in
Help us please so we won't freeze!
The mitten in the snow.

A rabbit squeezes in
A rabbit squeezes in
Help us please so we won't freeze!
The mitten in the snow.

Continue with the other animals:
Hedgehog
Owl
Badger
Fox
Bear (yes, even a bear!)
Mouse

The bear says, "A-choo!"
The bear says, "A-choo!"
All the animals fly out of
The mitten in the snow!
Source: Mrs. Jones Room 


Mixin' Pancakes 
Mixin' pancakes,
Stirrin' pancakes,
Pop em' in the pan;
Fryin' pancakes
Flippin' pancakes
Catch 'em if you can!
Source: Youth Services Organization Program Page



My Hands Say Hello 
Tune: The Farmer in the Dell 
My hands say hello (wave with both hands or move them side to side) 
My hand say hello 
Everytime I see my friends
My hands say hello. 

Other body parts
Nose (tap your nose)
Ears (wiggle your ears)
Feet (stomp!) 
Tongue (stick your tongue out and sing! Uber silly!) 
Source: I learned this from my colleague, but Miss Molly over at Adventures of a Blonde Librarian has a nice post.



Old McDonald Had a Farm 
Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O
And on his farm he had a cow, E-I-E-I-O
With a "moo-moo" here and a "moo-moo" there
Here a "moo" there a "moo"
Everywhere a "moo-moo"
Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O
Continue with other farm animals:
Sheep, Chicken, Pig

Pat a Cake
Pat a cake, Pat a cake (pat knees/lap in rhythm)
Baker's man.
Bake me a cake as fast as you can.
You roll it and pat it  (roll your hands or arms then pat your hands together!)
And mark it with a 'B' (mark a B in your palm)
Put it in the oven for baby and me! (pretend your putting it in the oven then point to baby and yourself!)

Pizza Man, Pizza Man (T, P)
Pizza man, pizza man, turn around
Pizza man, pizza man, touch the ground

Pizza man, pizza man, smell a rose
Pizza man, pizza man, touch your toes

Pizza man, pizza man, touch the sky
Pizza man, Pizza man, wave goodbye

Pizza man, pizza man, turn around
Pizza man, pizza man, sit back down

Pizza man, pizza man, shake your head
Pizza man, pizza man, go to bed
Source: SurLaLune Storytime


Popcorn (T, P)
You put the oil in the pot and you let it get hot
You put the popcorn in and you start to grin.
Sizzle, sizzle
Sizzle, sizzle
Sizzle, sizzle
POP!
Start the poem in a crouch position, knees bent, hands on the floor. At "sizzle," s-l-o-w-l-y rise until the POP!, then jump up in the air!


Pumpkin, Pumpkin What Do You See
Pumpkin, Pumpkin, what do you see?
I see a Jack'O Lantern looking at me!

Jack'O Lantern, Jack'O Lantern, what do you see?
I see a Purple Bat looking at me!

Purple Bat, Purple Bat, what do you see?
I see a Black Cat looking at me!

Black Cat, Black Cat, what do you see?
I see a White ghost looking at me!
Whoooooooo!
Source: Storytime Source Page

Row, Row, Row Your Boat
(gently row you baby back and forward) 
Row, row, row your boat
Gently down the stream
Merrily, merrily, merrily
Life is but a dream.

(gently rock your baby from side to side)
Rock, rock, rock you boat
Gently down the stream
Merrily, merrily, merrily
Life is but a dream.


Row, Row, Row Your Boat Backwards!
Row, row row your boat
Gently down the stream
Merrily, merrily, merrily
Life is but a dream.

Rock, rock, rock your boat
Gently down the stream
Merrily, merrily, merrily
Life is but a dream.

Row, row row your boat
BACKWARDS down the stream
If you see an alligator
Don't for get to scream! Aaaaggghh!
Source: Sturgis Kids 


Six Little Valentines
Six little Valentines were sent to my house,
The first one said, "I love you, From Mouse."

Five little Valentines in my mailbox,
The second one said, "Be mind, Love Fox."

Four little Valentines full of love,
The third one said, "You are sweet, from Dove."

Three little Valentines just for me,
The fourth one said, "Be my honey, Love Bee."

Two little Valentines mailed with care,
The fifth one said, "Here's a hug, from Bear."

The last little Valentine, from my friend Jay,
This one said, "Happy Valentine's Day!"
Source: Busy Crafting Mommy


Skidamarink
Skidamarink a dink dink. (put right elbow in left hand and wiggle fingers)
Skidamarink a doo. (put left elbow in right hand and wiggle fingers)
I love you. (point to eyes, hug yourself, and point to others)

Skidamarink a dink dink.
Skidamrink a doo.
I love you.

I love you in the morning. (make a big circle over your head like the sun)
And in the afternoon. (hold arms in circle in front of you)
I love you in the even. (move arms in circle down)
Underneath the moon (release arms and make another big circle above your heard)

Skidamarink a dink dink.
Skidarmarink a doo.
I love You!
(repeat if wanted)
Source: Sunflower Stortyime

Sometimes I am Tall
Sometimes I am tall (stand at full height)
Sometimes I am small (bend down close to the floor)
Sometimes I am very, very tall (stretch on tiptoes)
Sometimes I am very, very small (bend close to the floor)
Sometimes tall, sometimes small (stretch high, bend low)
Sometimes I'm just me (stand normally)
Source: Angie's Toddler Storytime Blog


Ten Little Hedgehogs  
tune: Ten Little Indians
One little, two little, three little hedgehogs.
Four little, five little, six little hedgehogs.
Seven little, eight little, nine little hedgehogs.
Ten little hedgehogs sitting by some logs.

Ten little, nine little, eight little hedgehogs.
Seven little, six little, five little hedgehogs.
Four little, three little, two little hedgehogs.
One little hedgehog chasing a frog.
Source: Storytime ABC's



Trot, Trot to Boston

(trot your baby on your lap)
Trot trot to Boston
Trot trot to Lynn.
Watch out baby you don't fall in!

Trot trot to Boston.
Trot trot to Dover.
Watch out baby you don't fall over!

Trot trot to Boston.
Trot trot to Town.
Watch out baby you don't fall down!
Source: King County Library System

We Can Hop
follow actions
We can jump, jump, jump.
We can hop, hop, hop.
We can clap, clap, clap.
We can stop, stop, stop.
We can nod our heads for yes.
We can shake our heads for no.
We can bends our knees a tiny bit,
And sit down slow.
Source: Yorba Linda Public Library (this will open as a PDF)


We're Going on a Picnic 
We're going on a picnic,
A picnic, a picnic. 
We're going on a picnic,
and this is what we'll bring.

Let the children say what we should bring.

We'll bring along some hot dogs,
Some hot dogs, some hot dog.
We'll bring along some hot dogs,
and that is what we'll bring. 

Continue with other items:
watermelon, beach balls, bubbles
Source: Yakaberry 


We Wave Hello/Goodbye Like This
Tune: The Farm in the Dell
(follow actions)
We wave hello/goodbye like this,
We wave hello/goodbye like this,
We clap our hands for all our friends,
We wave hello/goodbye like this.
I use do the hello at the beginning of the program then goodbye at the end.
Source: Storytime Katie 

What's in my Pocket? 
I have a little pocket where something can hide.
It opens doors and starts the car.
Do you know what's inside? (key)

I have a little pocket where something can hide.
It's used to draw in a coloring book.
Do yo know what's inside? (crayon)

I have a little pocket where something can hide.
It shows you when it's time for bed.
Do you know what's inside? (clock)

I have a little pocket where something can hide.
It lights up a dark room.
Do you know what's inside? (flashlight)
Source: This was a flannel from my library, but you can find this also at So Tomorrow.

Way Up High in the Apple Tree
Way Up High in an Apple Tree
An apple smiled at me
I shook the tree as hard as I could
Down fell the apple
Mmmmm it was good

Additional verbs:
frowned, winked, laughed, blew a kiss, etc.
Inspiration source: King County Library System

The Wheels on the Metro 
tune: The Wheels on the Bus
The wheels on the Metro go round and round,
Round and round, round and round.
The wheels on the Metro go round and round,
All through the town.

continue with:
The doors... open and shut
People... sway back and fourth
Babies... wha, wha, wha, wha
Source: ME! I piggy backed this to make it a French-y song!

Where Do I Live? (AKA Whose House Is This?) (T)
Does a frog live in a tree?
Does a frog live a nest?
Does a frog live on a lily pad?
Continue with other animals and where they live.
Source: Storytime Source Page

Where is Thumbkin? (T, P)
Where is thumbkin?
Where is thumbkin?
Here I am.
Here I am.
How are you today, sir?
Very well, I thank you.
Run and play.
Run and play.
Continue with:
Pointer, Middle Finger, Ring Finger, and Pinky

Whose Shadow Am I? (AKA Shadow Guessing Game) (P)
I'm a shadow.
Look at me!
Do you know
Whose shadow I might be?
Source: Story Time Secrets

The Wide-Eyed Owl
(follow actions)
There's a wide-eyed how (circle your eyes with your hands)
With a pointed nose (make a beak with your fingers)
Two pointed ears (make ears with your fingers)
And claws for toes (wiggle your "claws")
He lives way up (point way up)
In the tree (spread your arms out to mimic the canopy of a tree)
And when he looks at you (point to the children)
He flaps his wings (yep, flap your wings)
And says, "Whoo! Whoo!" (keep those wings flapping!)
Source: Librarian Lisa

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